TITLE: Operations Management Trainee

POSITION OVERVIEW and RESPONSIBILITIES

GO Riteway Transportation is looking for motivated individuals looking to grow an operations management career with our company. We currently have opening(s) for Operations Management Trainee’s across the company. Candidates in this program will grow their skills assisting operations managers at various locations across our company all the while developing the necessary skills and experience to become an Operations Manager leading their own terminal within 24-48 months. Candidates must be willing to work in different operations, in different roles, and travel to wherever the operational need is the greatest.

Working with regional managers, terminal managers, corporate staff, terminal staff, and drivers, the Operations Management Trainee’s will collaborate and plan operations that exceed the expectations of our customers. This role will support the day-to-day school bus and commercial services operations typically when extra support is required or when an operation is short of staff. Individual will be highly supported and mentored by company Executive Team to develop management and leadership skills. We are looking for individuals who are motivated to learn “hands on” and make contributions in our fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

GO Riteway is one of the fastest growing passenger transportation companies in the Midwest. We are looking for aspiring leaders who like working for a family-owned company and want to grow their future career at GO Riteway. We operate a large fleet of school buses, motor coaches, mini coaches, executive vans, executive sedans, and executive SUV’s. Whether we are moving school children, university students, professional sports teams, military groups, or tourists our team is committed to providing a safe, timely, and enjoyable passenger experience.

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Program Pillars

• Leadership Mentorship - Program participants will meet once per week with a leadership mentor to debrief and discuss program experiences.
• Industry Training - Program participants will rotate through all key passenger transportation industry technical functions to learn hands on.
• Peer Learning -Program participants will participate in a one-hour facilitated discussion group with peer program participants to share and discuss experiences.
• Management Development - Once per month participants will participate in a one hour all manager training topic delivered by GO Riteway

Phase 1 – Industry Technical Training (first 12-24 months)

• During phase 1 participants will develop foundational knowledge in all major areas of our business and industry including commercial driving, dispatching drivers, operations scheduling and routing, sales and customer service.

Phase 2 – Operations Leadership Assignments (additional 12-36 months)

• During phase 2 participants will assume lead roles in operations (without direct reports) in areas such as Driver Instructor, Dispatcher, IT Projects, Safety Projects, Training Projects, Interim Management Roles, and other Special Projects.

Phase 3 - Small Operations Management (24 months minimum - until promotion to larger operation)

• As participants become confident and ready for full management responsibilities they will be eligible to be promoted to an assistant manager or small operational manager position where they will have direct responsibility and accountability for employees and operational results.

DESIRED SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong interpersonal skills that support positive relationships (internally and externally) for the benefit of the organization. Able to bring energy to the work environment.
• Strong leadership skills that inspire others. Always acts with integrity in support of company values and goals.
• Strong team player who makes the best use of company resources to take care of customers. Able to jump in and work effectively with new and diverse groups of people.
• Willing to be accountable for operating results; monitors performance, ensuring attainment of objectives and taking corrective action as necessary.
• Good problem solver who makes decisions that are supported by facts, data and logic

MANDATORY QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have at a minimum a bachelor’s degree in a related field or 3 years of business experience in roles that shows progressive responsibility and growth. Experience in the education, transportation, or logistics industry preferred.
• Must have valid Wisconsin Driver’s License and be able to obtain a commercial driver’s license with Passenger (P) and School Bus (S) endorsements within 60 days in position and maintain throughout employment.
• Must have a good working knowledge of computers with ability to learn new software programs.
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Based in home location, must be a willing to travel to other company locations for the large majority of his/her time, wherever the operational need is the greatest.
• Must want to develop a management career at GO Riteway.
• Offers will be subject to pre-employment drug screening, background check, and random drug screening throughout employment.

We Go the Extra Mile!

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability